nightnurse1965

nightnurse1965 has 16 years experience and specializes in med-surg, telem as staff and manager.

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1. Does anyone hire a ADN?

   nightnurse1965 replied to Paragon's topic in New York

   This did not pass in NY. The debate about entry level requirements has been ongoing for decades with only one state in the US requiring a BSN. All paths lead to the same boards and the same RN license. Different people learn differently. Generally I ...

2. Does anyone hire a ADN?

   nightnurse1965 replied to Paragon's topic in New York

   the nursing shortage continues thru the nation and all types of RNs get hired, diploma,AAS, BSN. I was hired right out of school as a GN with an AAS. Now I'm in management and I still only have my AAS. A BSN would be nice for my personal reasons but...

3. Everyone tells me not to spend a lot of money on schools...is it true?

   nightnurse1965 replied to spiffae's topic in New York

   To be honest where I am the 2 year assoc degree RNs come out better equipped to work on the floor then the private 4 year grads do.

4. Which is better? 1199 or NYSNA

   nightnurse1965 replied to joy2005's topic in New York

   having been steward and contract negotiator for 1199 in western NY, I was left with the distinct impression that 1199 was mostly focused on NYC and in my person experience during negotiations they focused more on non-nursing staff (aides, laundry, ho...